Evaluation of Knowledge and Practices Towards Dental Health Among School Students in Rajasthan: A Community-Based Study
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Education - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The school age child has multitude of problems among them, one of the most existing problem is related to dental health. Oral health is an inseparable part of general health. India as developing country faces many challenges in rendering oral health needs. The majority of Indian population resides in rural communities. The prevalence of dental caries among school going children is 60% to 90% in Asia. Methodology: Pre-experimental approach was considered to be appropriate to assess the dental health problem among school children. The research design selected for the study was “one group pre-test post-test design”. The study was conducted in 2017-2018 among the 9th Class students studying in selected schools of Rajasthan. In the present study, 301 subjects were selected by convenient sampling. Results: The mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores were 6.04 and 14.87 respectively. Hence, the obtained ‘t’ value (36.5) represents the effectiveness of health education package. The mean post-test practice scores (7.90) was higher than mean pre-test practice scores (4.63). The calculated ‘t' value was 23.24 which represents the effectiveness of health education package by showing a significant difference between pre-test practice scores and post-test practice scores. The data revealed that there was no association among post test knowledge scores, post test practice scores of school children with the selected variables. Conclusion: The health education package was effective in increasing the knowledge and practices of school students regarding dental health. There is a need of sound orientation and continuous educational program for school students regarding dental health. It will be directly helpful in minimizing the prevalence and incidence of dental problems and the disease burden.
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Arvind Kumar Nain
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